Feb 22, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) and Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) battle for position during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Once the puck drops tonight, the Buffalo Sabres will have officially had their fifth different goalie start a game this season. Michael Houser will get not only his first start for the Sabres, but his first career start in the NHL. Houser has spent nine years between the ECHL and AHL but has never started in the NHL.